Garth Brooks sexually abused makeup artists, lawsuit claims

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Country star Garth Brooks has been accused of sexual assault and battery in a lawsuit filed by a makeup and hair artist who allegedly worked with the singer-songwriter, according to multiple media outlets.

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Roe, who claimed to have worked for Brooks’ wife in 1999, began working with Brooks in 2017 and worked with the country singer more frequently in 2019 when she began experiencing financial difficulties, according to an excerpt from the lawsuit reported by Variety. Brooks has been singing professionally since the 1980s and has become one of the most popular country singers. According to Forbes, Brooks was the highest-paid country artist in 2017, earning $60 million that year.

Further reading

Garth Brooks Sued by Makeup Artist for Alleged Rape and Sexual Assault (Variety)

Garth Brooks is accused of sexual assault and assault in a lawsuit against a hairdresser and makeup artist who worked for him (CNN)